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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Hamtramck, MI โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Detroit, MI area

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You'd spend $2.6K/month more in Denver, CO

$150.0K in your current city equals $180.8K in Denver, CO

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 34.2%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$2,564
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$30.8K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Hamtramck, MI

Population:27K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$125K

Denver, CO

Population:716K
Cost Index:134
Median Home:$513K

Hamtramck, MI

The Great Lakes State

27K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Michigan, this city has a population of 27K residents.

Denver, CO

The Centennial State

716K
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Semi-arid

Notable Facts

  • โ€ขMile-high city (5,280 ft)
  • โ€ขOutdoor recreation hub
  • โ€ขMajor cannabis market

Major Industries

AerospaceTechnologyEnergyTourism

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Hamtramck, MI vs Denver, CO

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 148.5%
Hamtramck, MI
$1,307
Denver, CO
$3,248
Difference
$1,941
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 13.8%
Hamtramck, MI
$1,559
Denver, CO
$1,774
Difference
$215
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 12.3%
Hamtramck, MI
$916
Denver, CO
$1,029
Difference
$113
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 16.1%
Hamtramck, MI
$544
Denver, CO
$632
Difference
$87.79
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†“ 3.5%
Hamtramck, MI
$538
Denver, CO
$519
Difference
$18.84
less
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†“ 0.1%
Hamtramck, MI
$1,463
Denver, CO
$1,462
Difference
$1.77
less

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

Hamtramck, MI: Hamtramck City Income Tax$1,500/yr (1.0%)
Denver, CO: Denver Head Tax ($5.75/mo, negligible)$69.00/yr (0.0%)
Net difference-$1,431/yr

Local taxes are in addition to state income tax. Not all cities levy local income taxes.

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$618
To$1,720
โ†‘ $1,102
1 Bed
From$689
To$1,840
โ†‘ $1,151
2 Bed
From$863
To$2,190
โ†‘ $1,327
3 Bed
From$1,053
To$2,870
โ†‘ $1,817
Hamtramck, MIZIP-level data

1BR range: $870โ€“$870/mo

Denver, COZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,620โ€“$2,540/mo

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,328
Monthly in Hamtramck, MI
$8,665
Monthly in Denver, CO
$2,336
Difference

Home Values

Hamtramck
Denver
$125K
Median Value
$513K
โ†‘ +2%
YoY Change
โ†“ -4.2%
โ†‘ +28.7%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +13%
$125K
Price Range
$352K - $933K

Homes in Denver are 310% more expensive than Hamtramck

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†“ $225
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$18.75
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.2%
Rate difference

Hamtramck, MI

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Michigan State Tax
Effective: 4.3%
$6.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 28.9%
$43.4K
Take-Home Pay
$8,884/month
$106.6K

Denver, CO

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Colorado State Tax
Effective: 4.4%
$6.6K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.1%
$43.6K
Take-Home Pay
$8,866/month
$106.4K

Additional Tax Information

Hamtramck, MI Tax Rates

Sales Tax:6.0%
Property Tax:1.4%

Denver, CO Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.8%
Property Tax:0.5%

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Hamtramck
Denver
55 Moderate
Air Quality
55 Moderate
32.8%
Good Air Days
35.2%
99 High
Climate Risk
95 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒช๐Ÿ’จ
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
10 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
28 days
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
10 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
28 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ See how taxes change too โ€” compare take-home pay between Michigan and Colorado on TaxTakeHome.com

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